Description
Pepperoni and Burrata Pizza with Pesto is a delicious and unique twist on a classic pizza. The combination of spicy pepperoni, creamy burrata, and aromatic basil pesto makes every bite an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (240ml)
- 1 envelope active dry yeast (1/4 oz/21g)
- 2 teaspoons sugar (8g)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (13.3g) + for greasing the bowl
- 4 cups bread flour (480g)
- 3 teaspoons salt (17g)
- 1/2 pack mini pepperoni or regular-sized pepperoni
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 burrata cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 2–3 tablespoons basil pesto
- Fresh cherry tomatoes, split in half (for garnish)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate the yeast. In a separate bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Knead until the dough forms a ball. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Shape the dough: Punch the dough down, then shape it into a ball. Roll out into a round pizza crust on a floured surface.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C), placing a pizza stone inside if you have one. Let the oven heat for about 20 minutes.
- Assemble the pizza: Place the rolled-out dough on a floured pizza peel or baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, then add a thin layer of tomato sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni evenly over the dough.
- Bake the pizza: Slide the pizza onto the pizza stone or place it on the baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Add burrata and pesto: Remove the pizza from the oven and tear the burrata into pieces. Scatter it over the pizza, then drizzle with pesto. Return the pizza to the oven for another 3-4 minutes until the burrata is slightly warmed.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This pizza is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
- You can customize the toppings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pepperoni Burrata Pizza, Pizza Recipe, Italian Pizza